Information for Community Corrections Officers

People with intellectual disabilities are sentenced to probation every day. If the disability is not recognized and accommodated, it is likely the person will not complete probation successfully. The material in this section will assist Community Corrections Officers to identify and accommodate people with intellectual disabilities and increase the likelihood that these individuals may successfully complete probation.

Power Point Presentation with Speaker Notes

Training for Community Corrections Officers on People with intellectual Disabilities-People with intellectual disabilities are all too often set up for failure when a probation plan requires a GED, or when a person who cannot read is communicated with via US mail. It is difficult for a person with intellectual disabilities to follow all the rules and regulation of probation or parole without some special accommodations being made to simplify the process to the level of understanding of the offender.

Accompanying Handouts

Information Card -The card is printed on both sides and has Hints for Communicating with People with Cognitive Disabilities on one side and Traits Often Seen on the other. It is designed to fit in a uniform shirt pocket.

Common Traits of People with Intellectual Disabilities and Screening Questions For Intellectual Disabilities- Basic, common traits are listed, with a short screening tool that will help identify intellectual disabilities in a person being questioned.

Resource Guide- This booklet was designed and written specifically for judges, attorneys and others who may become involved professionally with people with cognitive disabilities. In addition to reinforcing information provided in the above documents, it offers resources that may be contacted for additional information and for assistance when communication becomes a problem.

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